HEDLEY SAYS “HELLO” TO THE MMVA’S…AND SO DOES SHAWN MENDES AND JULY TALK

May 30, 2016May 30, 2016 Music Express

TORONTO (May 30, 2016) – Much announced today the next group of A-list talent confirmed to appear at THE 2016 IHEARTRADIO MUCH MUSIC VIDEO AWARDS. MMVA winner and JUNO-nominated singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes, hip-hop artist Desiigner, Grammy® Award-nominated singer-songwriter James Bay, multi-platinum, JUNO and MMVA award-winning Canadian rockers Hedley,... Read More

SCARLETT JANE CELEBRATES WITH DANCE REMIX AND NATIONAL SUMMER TOUR

May 27, 2016May 27, 2016 Keith Sharp

Toronto-based folk/noir duo Scarlett Jane have today released a remix of the track “Come Around,” from their 2015 self-titled critically –acclaimed sophomore album. The Poolside Remix was remixed by Nick Fiorucci and S4AD. Fiorucci is best known for his remix work on tracks by Britany Spears, Katy Perry and Celine Dion. “Come Around” is taken from the group’s 2015 self-titled... Read More

Cracking That Age 27 Jinx A Major Hurdle For No Sinner Vocalist

May 9, 2016May 10, 2016 Keith Sharp

By Keith Sharp Being compared to Janis Jopin is a flattering complement that became second nature to No Sinner lead vocalist Colleen Rennison even though she was born in 1987; some 17 years after Joplin had succumbed to a drug overdose. Yet what continued to bother Rennison was this business of key musicians dying once they reached the age of... Read More

CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK ANNOUNCES THE 2016 INDIE AWARDS NOMINEES

April 14, 2016April 14, 2016 Music Express

MAY 4 GALA AT THE PHOENIX CONCERT THEATRE WITH INDIE88 Canadian Music Week is proud to announce the nominees for the 2016 Indies – the16th Annual Independent Music Awards – presented with Indie88. Whitehorse, The Strumbellas, Carly Rae Jepsen, Grimes, Tobias Jesso Jr. are among the nominated artists being honoured across 14 categories on Wednesday May 4th at The Phoenix Concert Theatre in downtown Toronto. The... Read More

Jeff Healey – Tracks From The Vault Find New Life

March 22, 2016March 23, 2016 Keith Sharp

Jeff Healey may be deceased but he’s about to receive a belated birthday present, a new studio album titled `Heal My Soul’ which will be released on Friday, March 25th, the date of what would have been his 50th birthday. Culled from a batch of songs that Healey wrote between 1996 and 1998, the 12 tracks featured on ‘Heal My... Read More

Keith Emerson, Emerson, Lake and Palmer Keyboardist, Dead at 71

March 11, 2016March 15, 2016 Keith Sharp

When I attended North Bay Cambrian College (now renamed Canadore College) my roommate Serge Valliers tormented me by playing his collection of Led Zeppelin, Creedence Clearwater and Grand Funk Railroad records. I in turn, would duct tape him to a chair, stick a pair of headphones on him and crank up albums by Emerson Lake and Palmer. The experience may... Read More

8 Time JUNO Award Winner Jann Arden and THE AMAZING RACE CANADA Host Jon Montgomery to Co-Host CTV’s Broadcast of THE 2016 JUNO AWARDS

March 3, 2016March 3, 2016 Music Express

http://bmpr.ca/1RKZq3p –TORONTO (March 3, 2016) – Jann and Jon take on the JUNOS! As announced live on CTV’s THE SOCIAL today, CTV and The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) confirm that Calgary native and JUNO Award winner Jann Arden and THE AMAZING RACE CANADA host and Olympic Gold Medallist Jon Montgomery are set to take... Read More

JUNOFEST 2016 HEATS UP JUNO WEEKEND IN CALGARY!

March 3, 2016March 3, 2016 Music Express

More than 100 artists perform in a two-night musical celebration presented by CBCMusic.ca as part of JUNO Week Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2 Performers include Cancer Bats, Emilie-Claire Barlow, Lemon Bucket Orchestra, Lyndon John X, The Dudes, Young Empires, and more. – Wristbands and individual tickets available now at www.ticketfly.com – TORONTO, ON (March 2,... Read More

METRIC AND DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE ANNOUNCE CO-HEADLINING TOUR

December 9, 2015December 9, 2015 Keith Sharp

“LIGHTS ON THE HORIZON” CANADIAN TOUR; 10-DATE TOUR BEGINS MARCH 19, 2016 IN MONTREAL; TICKETS GO ON SALE FRIDAY Canadian indie rock icons Metric and Atlantic recording group Death Cab for Cutie have teamed up for a 2016 cross-Canada co-headlining tour. The bands will embark on the “Lights on the Horizon” tour on March 19 at the Bell Centre in... Read More

SIMPLE PLAN UNVEIL NEW SONG AND VIDEO

October 16, 2015October 16, 2015 Keith Sharp

“I DON’T WANNA GO TO BED (FEAT. NELLY)” AVAILABLE NOW BAYWATCH-INSPIRED, OFFICIAL VIDEO + OUTTAKES FEATURE THE ONE AND ONLY DAVID HASSELHOFF WATCH “I DON’T WANNA GO TO BED (FEAT. NELLY)” HERE www.smarturl.it/SPBedVideo Multiplatinum band Simple Plan have unveiled the brand new track “I Don’t Wanna Go To Bed (feat. Nelly)” from their forthcoming album (out 2016). Available... Read More

BRETT KISSEL

September 21, 2015September 21, 2015 Keith Sharp

Pick Me Up (Warner Music Canada) What you have to love about Brett Kissel’s lyrics is their honesty. He sings about the simple things of life, his love of his mother, the fun he has playing with his guitars, simplistic love songs about the challenges of relationships, all delivered with a clean and clear vocal delivery and some tasty, mid-tempo... Read More

THE WEEKND

September 3, 2015September 12, 2015 Keith Sharp

Beauty Behind The Madness (Republic) To say this record already has a proven track record would be an understatement. When Billboard’s Hot A&B Chart boasts three Weeknd singles in its top three ( “Can’t You Feel My Face” – No.1, “The Hills” – No.2 and “Earned It” – No.3), weeks before `Beauty Behind The Madness’ is even released, it’s... Read More

Jeffrey Remedios Named President & CEO, Universal Music Canada, Randy Lennox Departs for Bell Media

August 27, 2015August 28, 2015 Keith Sharp

Randy Lennox – Departs to head up Bell Media TORONTO, 25 AUGUST 2015 – Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company, announced today that Jeffrey Remedios has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Music Canada, effective September 21. Remedios, co-founder of Arts & Crafts, Canada’s premiere independent music company, will succeed Randy Lennox, who has... Read More

CARLY RAE JEPSON E.MO.TION

August 18, 2015August 18, 2015 Keith Sharp

(Universal) When your first ever single (“Call Me Maybe”) turns into the biggest selling song on the planet (Over 17 million single sales globally), what do you do for an encore? That is the challenge facing Carly Rae Jepson as she releases her second studio recording, E.MO.TION. Certainly no stone has been left unturned in the marketing of her... Read More

Kobra And The Lotus: Success Counted In Baby Steps

August 5, 2015August 6, 2015 Keith Sharp

In early 2010, the Music Express office received a phone call from a Calgary-based lady called Susan Bullen asking if we were interested in reviewing the debut album of her daughter, lead singer of a new heavy metal band called Kobra And The Lotus. She mentioned in our conversation that Kobra Paige was a major fan of Iron Maiden and... Read More

BLUESFEST…THE VISION, THE EVOLUTION & THE FUTURE

July 2, 2015July 3, 2015 Music Express

Ottawa’s RBC Bluesfest, one of the top ten outdoor music festivals in North America, is now in its 21st year, but has grown to become something much more than a phenomenally successful music festival. It’s an enterprise that has not only brought some of the biggest world talents to our city, but has also focused a great deal on our... Read More

Indie Connectors: Success Breeds Success

May 25, 2015May 26, 2015 Keith Sharp

Andrea Morris, Doug Elliott, Stephane Girard,Yvonne Valnea As she established Last Tango Productions as a major Toronto-based music publicity/promotions company which has operated for the past 20 years, Yvonne Valnea has continually served on numerous industry panels at events like Canadian Music Week, Country Music Week, NXNE etc where she has advised up-and-coming musicians on the pitfalls of breaking ground... Read More

Steve Kane: In Search Of The 10 Foot Record

April 17, 2015April 21, 2015 Keith Sharp

Steve Kane with Neil Young “It’s absolutely clear to me that they’ve ran out of people to induct.” That was the bemused reaction of Warner Music Canada’s President, Steve Kane on learning he had been inducted into this year’s Canadian Music Industry’s Hall of Fame – an induction that take’s place at Toronto’s Sheraton Centre, Thursday May 7th during Canadian... Read More

Calling Gen Next: Discovering Canada’s New Rock Talent

April 8, 2015April 10, 2015 Keith Sharp

Doug Elliott and Brett Emmons of the Glorious Sons When CKGE-FM radio’s program director Doug Elliott checks out his station’s play list, he notes the usual suspects you’d expect to find being programmed on the Oshawa Ontario-based rock station, known regionally as 94.9 The Rock. But as equally prominent as the Foo Fighters, AC/DC, Pink Floyd and yes, Led Zeppelin... Read More

Paul James: Shaking Those Birthday Blues!

January 15, 2015January 16, 2015 Keith Sharp

Paul James and Bo Diddley Toronto-based blues guitarist Paul James couldn’t face the reality he was turning 50 years old. Refusing to acknowledge this historical benchmark of his life, James stayed at home and failed to even consider celebrating the occasion. “I was so not into celebrating that birthday,” noted James over the phone. “You are talking about a guy... Read More

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